Graphic Designer

Salary : $60,465.60 - $85,134.40 Annually

Location : Moreno Valley, CA

Job Type : Full-time Career

Job Number : 2025-00048

Department : City Manager

Division : City Manager

Opening Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 27 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

Design with Purpose. Bring Visual Impact to City Services and Community Engagement.

Apply today to be the next Graphic Designer!

1st review of applications is planned for Monday, November 3, 2025.

This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

THE POSITION

As a visual storyteller and a steward of the City's brand identity, the Graphic Designer is a skilled creative professional responsible for designing and producing impactful visual materials that support Moreno Valley's departments, initiatives, and outreach efforts. This pivotal role brings clarity, consistency, and creativity to the City's print, digital, and web-based communications, ensuring every design aligns with branding standards, accessibility goals, and community engagement priorities. The Graphic Designer transforms complex concepts into compelling visuals that inform, inspire, and connect with diverse audiences. From brochures and banners to social media graphics and reports, this role supports citywide messaging through thoughtful design and technical expertise. Working across departments and with external vendors, the Graphic Designer manages production workflows, prepares files for distribution, and maintains organized digital archives.

Find additional information in the Graphic Designer job description.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a creative and detail-oriented professional with a strong command of visual communication and design principles. They are proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and experienced in producing a wide range of materials for both print and digital use. This individual thrives in a collaborative environment, communicates effectively with internal stakeholders, and consistently delivers polished, brand-compliant designs. They bring a strategic mindset to each project, translating complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals that resonate with diverse audiences. With a keen eye for layout, typography, and color theory, they ensure every design supports the City's messaging and accessibility goals. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple deadlines, adapting to evolving design trends, and troubleshooting basic technical issues. They are organized, responsive, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and professionalism across all creative outputs.

This role is perfect for someone who blends artistic vision with technical skill and takes pride in shaping how the City communicates with its residents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college and university with a degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Communications, or Marketing, and at least two (2) years of professional experience in graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite, is required. Experience working for a governmental agency is preferred.

MISSION STATEMENT

The City Manager's Office is committed to providing and coordinating excellent staff support and sound policy recommendations to the City Council, leading the organization in an effective, efficient, and principled manner, and providing organizational support and direction to the departments.

ABOUT THE CITY MANAGERS DEPARTMENT

Functions of this office include coordination of the implementation of City Council policies and programs; providing overall direction to the departments that administer City programs and services; coordinating intergovernmental relations and legislative advocacy; and administration of the City's Technology Services Division, media relations, public information and intergovernmental relations and public safety contract administrator.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at or (951) 413-3045.

BENEFITS : For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link :

SELECTION PROCESS : Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and / or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.

The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

01

Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)
• Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)
• Master's Degree or higher

02

Please indicate the area / major of study in which you received your degree.

03

Do you have governmental agency experience?

04

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the government agency where you gained your experience. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N / A)

05

Please indicate the amount of progressively responsible experience you have in graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite.

06

Briefly describe your experience preparing marketing communications, media responses, press releases, and presentations, including the tools utilized. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N / A)

07

Briefly describe your experience in web design, digital communication, and full-stack web development.

Required Question